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My girlfriend and I want to move to Hilo for school at U of H for marine science. I am just a little concerned about the job market. We have both been bar-tending for over 9 years each but are capable of doing any job in a restaurant or bar. I lived on Maui eight years ago for four years and had no problems and really enjoyed it but I do realize that there is alot less tourism in Hilo. But how easy is it to get a 30 hr a week job in a decent restaurant or bar?? What about renting? what are things like there right now??
We are just hoping to get some "REAL" answers thanks

Oahu is down to about 6.x% unemployment, which scews the numbers for the rest of the islands, which are in the neighborhood of 9%-12% unemployment.

Hilo may have a lot of restaurants - but most are the very small, family owned kine. If you aren't family - you no work there. There are a number of small tavern/bars, but it is most likely the same situation.

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